North Carolina Museum of History’s popular American Indian Heritage Celebration returns on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the renovations at the NC Museum of History, it will take place at North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, North Carolina.
This is a free event.
This festival is an annual celebration of the rich diversity and contributions of American Indians in North Carolina for over 14,000 years. It features hands-on activities for all ages, cultural booths and demonstrations, artisans and vendors, a grand entry procession, performances and more.
For more than three decades, this free annual celebration has brought together members of all eight state-recognized tribes for a day filled with music, dance, storytelling, art and educational experiences. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the heritage and living traditions of North Carolina’s American Indian communities through presentations, craft demonstrations and cultural discussions.
The festival will open with a ceremonial Grand Entry featuring members of North Carolina’s nine state-recognized tribes. Throughout the day, visitors can meet artists, historians and cultural practitioners, watch craft demonstrations and take part in discussions about American Indian history and contemporary life.
Families can also enjoy hands-on activities and traditional games. Native artists and vendors will offer handmade jewelry, pottery, textiles and other items for purchase, while Native-owned food trucks will serve festival favorites.
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